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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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