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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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