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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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