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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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