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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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