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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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