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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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