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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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