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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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