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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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