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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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