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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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