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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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