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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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