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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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