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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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