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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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