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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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