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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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