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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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