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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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