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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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