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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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