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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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