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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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