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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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