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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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