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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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