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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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