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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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