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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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