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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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