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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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