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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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