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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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