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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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