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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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