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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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