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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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