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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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