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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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