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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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