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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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