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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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