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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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