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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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