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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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