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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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