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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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