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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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