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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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