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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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