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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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