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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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