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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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