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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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