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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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