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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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