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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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