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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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