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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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