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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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