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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable learners 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. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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