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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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