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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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