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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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