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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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