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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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