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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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