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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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