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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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