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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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