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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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