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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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