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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible 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. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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