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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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