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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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