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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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