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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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