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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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