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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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