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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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