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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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