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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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