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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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