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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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