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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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