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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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