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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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