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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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