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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of 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 customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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