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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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