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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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