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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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