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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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