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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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