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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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