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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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