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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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