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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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