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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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