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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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