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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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