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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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