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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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