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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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