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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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