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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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