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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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