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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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