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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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