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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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