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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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