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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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