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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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