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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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