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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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