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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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