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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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