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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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