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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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