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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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