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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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