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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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