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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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