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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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