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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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