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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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