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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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