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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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