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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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