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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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