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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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