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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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