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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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