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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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