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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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