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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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