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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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