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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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