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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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