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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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