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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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