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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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