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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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