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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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