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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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