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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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