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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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