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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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