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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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