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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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