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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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