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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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