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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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