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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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