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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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