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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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