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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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