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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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