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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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