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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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