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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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