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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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