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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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