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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners 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 MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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