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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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