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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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