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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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