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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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