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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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