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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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