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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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