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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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