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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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