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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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