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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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