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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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