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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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