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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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