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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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