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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over 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 online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not 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. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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