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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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