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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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