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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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