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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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