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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people 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. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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