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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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