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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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