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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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