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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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