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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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