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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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