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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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