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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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