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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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