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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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