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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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