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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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