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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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