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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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