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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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