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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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