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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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