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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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