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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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