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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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