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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. 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. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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