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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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