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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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