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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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