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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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