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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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