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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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