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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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