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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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