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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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