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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students 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 customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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