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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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