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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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