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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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