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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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