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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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