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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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