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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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