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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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