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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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