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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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