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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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