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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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