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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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