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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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