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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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