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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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