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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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