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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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