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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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