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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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