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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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