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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology enable people 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. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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