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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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