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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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