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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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