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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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