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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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