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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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