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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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