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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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