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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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