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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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