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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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