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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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