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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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