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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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