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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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