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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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