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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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