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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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