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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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