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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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