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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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