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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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