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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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