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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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