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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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