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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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