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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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