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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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