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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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