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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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