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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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