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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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