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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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