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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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