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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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