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Learning objects, when incorporated into an online course in an outcome-focused and learner-centered manner, can enhance learner motivation. This article contains a review of motivation theories that are especially pertinent to online course development, design, and instruction and it provides examples of how to implement learning objects in accordance with the theory. Learning object repositories such as MERLOT ( http://www.merlot.org ) and CAREO ( http://www.careo.org ) are valuable sources of learning objects. Once taxonomies such as Stacy Zemke’s “Living Taxonomy Project” (http://livingtaxonomy.org ) have been further developed, it should be much easier to find the perfect learning object for the desired application and motivational need. Continue reading ‘Learning Objects and Motivation Theories’