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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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