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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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