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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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