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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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