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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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