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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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