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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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