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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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