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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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