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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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