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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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