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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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