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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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