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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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