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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of 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 courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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