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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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