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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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