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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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