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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes 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. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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