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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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