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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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