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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources