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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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