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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners all over 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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