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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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