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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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