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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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