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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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