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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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