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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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