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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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