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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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