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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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