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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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