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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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