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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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