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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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