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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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