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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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