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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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