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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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