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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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