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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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