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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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