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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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