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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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