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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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