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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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