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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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