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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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