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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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