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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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