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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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