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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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