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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people 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. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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