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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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