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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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