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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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