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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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