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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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