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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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