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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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