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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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