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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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