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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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