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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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