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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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