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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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