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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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