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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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