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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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