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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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