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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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