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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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