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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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