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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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