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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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