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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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