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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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