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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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