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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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