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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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