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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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