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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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