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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. 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 MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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