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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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