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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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