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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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