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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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