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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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