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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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