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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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