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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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