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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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