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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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