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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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