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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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