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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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