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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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