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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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