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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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