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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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