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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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