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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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