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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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