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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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