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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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