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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over 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 mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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