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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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