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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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