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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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