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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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