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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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