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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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