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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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