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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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