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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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