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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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