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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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