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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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