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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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