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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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