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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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