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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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