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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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