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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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