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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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