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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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