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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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