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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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