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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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