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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students 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 MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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