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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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