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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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