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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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