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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for 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. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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