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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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