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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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