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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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