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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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