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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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