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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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