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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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