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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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