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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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