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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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