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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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