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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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