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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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