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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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