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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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