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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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