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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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