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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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