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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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