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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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