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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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