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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable students 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. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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