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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around 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 massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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