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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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