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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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