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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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