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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes 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. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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