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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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