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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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