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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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