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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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