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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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