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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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