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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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