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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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