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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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