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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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