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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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