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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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