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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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