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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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