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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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