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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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