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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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