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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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