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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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