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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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