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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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