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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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