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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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