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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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