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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. 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. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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