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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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