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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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