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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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