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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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