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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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