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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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