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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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