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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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