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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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