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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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