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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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