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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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