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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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