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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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