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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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