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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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