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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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