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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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