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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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