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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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