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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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