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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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