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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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