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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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