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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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