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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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