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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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