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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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