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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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