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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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