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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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