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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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