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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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