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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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