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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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