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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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