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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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