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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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