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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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