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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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