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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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