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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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