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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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