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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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