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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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