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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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