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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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