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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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